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Consul vs etcd
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| Fact | Consul | etcd |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 30k | 52k |
| Latest | v2.0.4 | v3.7.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | about 32 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 37 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
etcd replaces Consul. Alternatives to Consul →
PartialRaft-backed key-value store with watches and leases, without service discovery or a service mesh.
Consul
- v2.1.0-rc22026-10-13SECURITY:pre-release
- v2.1.0-rc12026-09-29BREAKING CHANGES:pre-release
- v2.0.42026-09-10BREAKING CHANGES:
- v2.0.32026-08-07SECURITY:
- v2.0.22026-07-08SECURITY:
etcd
- v3.7.22026-09-22Please check out CHANGELOG for a full list of changes. And make sure to read upgrade guide before upgrading etcd (there…
- v3.6.152026-09-22Please check out CHANGELOG for a full list of changes. And make sure to read upgrade guide before upgrading etcd (there…
- v3.5.342026-09-22Please check out CHANGELOG for a full list of changes. And make sure to read upgrade guide before upgrading etcd (there…
- v3.7.12026-07-23Please check out CHANGELOG for a full list of changes. And make sure to read upgrade guide before upgrading etcd (there…
- v3.6.142026-07-23Please check out CHANGELOG for a full list of changes. And make sure to read upgrade guide before upgrading etcd (there…
Consul
✓ signed The latest release, v2.0.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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etcd
✓ signed The latest release, v3.7.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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